1. BOARD OPERATIONS PRESENTED BY: JAMES E. YOUNG, ESQ.

2. The Governance Team  Basic Non-Legal Assumptions  Board’s Roles  Director/Principal’s Roles  Roles Of Individual Board Members

3. Conflicts Of Interest  What is the Problem?  The Political Reform Act (Government Code Section 87100)  Government Code Section 1090  Difference between PRA and 1090  Non-Profit Director Duties

4. The Brown Act  Purpose & Scope Of The Act  Charter School Compliance  Assuring Systemic Compliance

5. The Brown Act What Is A Meeting?  Broad Definition  Exceptions To Definition  Serial Meetings

6. What Are The Notice & Agenda Requirements? 1.Regular Meetings 2.Special Meetings 3.Emergency Meetings 4.Exceptions 5.Closed Session Agenda Requirements The Brown Act

7. What Are The Public’s Rights?  Public Testimony  Taping or Broadcasting  Conditions of Attendance  Public Records  Non-Discriminatory Facilities The Brown Act

8. What Are The Permissible Closed Sessions? 1. Personnel 2. Pending Litigation 3. Real Estate Negotiations 4. Labor Negotiations 5. Public Security Exception 6. Pupil Discipline 7. Early Deferred Compensation Withdrawals The Brown Act

9. Penalties & Remedies For Violating The Act a) Confidentiality Requirement b) Criminal Penalties c) Civil Remedies d) Notice & Demand For Cure

10. Safe Harbor Provisions For Closed Sessions

11. Effective Meetings Sample Agenda For Regular Meeting

12. Effective Meetings Sample Board Policy: Regular and Special School Board Meetings

13. Effective Meetings Sample Board Policy: Agendas And Supporting Information For Board Meetings

14. Questions & Answers